Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

During the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available as the Social Security ...

While Social Security benefits are getting a decent raise in 2026, many seniors won't see all of it. An increase in Medicare Part B costs is going to erode the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment. It's ...

The changing of the calendar means that Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has gone into effect. Social Security's 2026 raise resulted in an event that hasn't been observed in ...

I am 74, female, and alone without a family. I have been retired from engineering for 10 years. At the age of 64, I couldn’t find work anymore. After the age of 50, I really only had sporadic contract ...